About Us

Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio and serves 242,000 public and private employers. With 1,800 employees and assets of approximately $27 billion, BWC is the largest state-run insurance system in the United States. Our mission is to protect Ohio's workers and employers through the prevention, care and management of workplace injuries and illnesses at fair rates.

Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code, this is BWC's strategic plan for ensuring equal opportunity at the agency and prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, including sexual harassment, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.